Sailing from Block Island to Newport, Parts 1 and 2 | #31 & #32 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 2

[@davandstudios]

The flashbacks. your first video I watched was that scary trip to Bermuda. I've been hooked ever since.

[@justaOldman56]

The quality and interaction of maps, story's of the journey just keeps moving up the charts, Sharing your skills you had learned the hard way is priceless.

[@yiyishands]

I love how you encourage encourage Mo and how she responded that you could have your head injury now :) Classic. Thank you for sharing your teaching moments.

[@jinksto]

Love the longer video! Thanks!

[@MrKewlhanz]

Drake,I have to say,from the panaramic veiws to the stories to the added text info on the mega vessels to the vast wealth of your historical knowledge....you should be getting paid from national geographic or some outfit of the like.You are also a great and patient teacher and Moe is a great student.I have enjoyed watching the two of you grow more comfortable with eachother as well.A charming couple indeed.And that sunset at the end of your anchoring job.It was just priceless.I am also VERY appreciative of the longer video as well.Given that I live vicuriously through yours and other sailers videos.I cannot wait to watch the vids from ireland and scottland.My family is from scottland.I know a few storys about my bloodline from over there.Would LOVE to see it in person someday.Anyways,thanks again and thanks for the headsup that we wont be getting anymore footage til you get where your comfortable editing more.Safe journeys and CHEERS!

[@john6250]

Thanks for the longer video. It does make a difference.

[@nigelmtb]

Well I like them all, but this video in particular was very enjoyable. As a frequent sailor but keen to single hand, it was great watching Monique managing the whole departure and sail raising. No rush, no fuss. Well done! Great sailing, great video as always.

[@ClanOfStonemasons]

Another fantastic video. I will replay this for my wife this evening. We will complete ASA 101 103 and 104 in the San Juan Islands off Washington in May. Thank you so much!

[@MeanJoeNSGA1]

Thank you for sharing. We all enjoy your videos. I'm land locked right now. I'm taking care of a wife with Leukemia, a broken hip that didn't heal so she's in a walker or wheelchair. I'm also taking care of my 84 year old Mother in-law who had heart surgery and has dementia. We have 19 and 18 yr old sons. Oh yeah I'm a Navy veteran that receives 100% disability from the VA from a brain injury that require surgery, I also have an anxiety disorder. When I sail the anxiety goes away. SO right now I live through watching your and other videos and reading stuff. Thank you for bringing all of this to us. By the way my last ship in the Navy was a guided missile cruiser called the USS Josephus Daniels CG27. My last liberty port of call was Newport. I went there and then to Arlington Mass to visit my Aunt and Uncle. SO you brought some enjoyment for me in looking at this places.

[@drakeParagon]

Joseph Meece Thank you so much for your kind words Joseph. It's wonderful to hear that you are enjoying our videos.

[@Choppermurman]

Gotta say this video was by far my fav. Keep up the great work and fair winds and following seas to you both. God Speed.

[@charlesmerritt4403]

I was the Officer in Charge when they had a Coast Guard Station, I taught my nephew how to sail in the salt pond. that was back in the 80's we lived at the house next to South East lighthouse......thanks for the memories, I wish you guy's following seas.

[@Jimmy47904]

One of your best videos yet, you guys rock. And... you are finally beginning to learn not to argue with Mo.

[@SailLife]

Another awesome video :) I look forward to the return of the weekly schedule :) Fair winds and following seas on the journey to the Faroe islands.

[@SailLife]

ParrotSailor Haha, that would be awesome :) Sadly I don't think I have enough vacation time left this year to be able to sail to the Faroe islands and back to Denmark. The upcoming trip to the US and a possible trip to visit friends in Hawaii later this year takes up the majority of my vacation time. If only I was a full-time cruiser! :)

[@jerseyviewerguy]

You're a great sport Mo!

[@SailLife]

I can't remember if you mentioned the name of that cool house on the island near New Port. If not it's 'The Clingstone House'. There are a bunch of videos on KZbin. Apparently the owner bought for $3.600.

[@menohaveaname]

I love all the history and ship information you include! :)

[@drakeParagon]

Thank you very much! :)

[@jimwish]

Love your vids. That anchorage will be completely filled with boats in another month.

[@theoriginalaquawoman]

I was just in Newport last weekend and the boats were practically stacked like cord wood. ;) seriously though, in peak season the boats are soooo close together. I'm new to your channel and am happy to have found it. Thanks for sharing your life and times. :)

[@MOTORVESSELFREEDOM]

my home waters.....great video

[@marekvids11]

I learned something new! When you were keeping the green to starboard, I thought that's not right, but Drake wouldn't make such a mistake.... It turns out it's the opposite in the UK. Red to starboard when going to sea :)

[@drakeParagon]

That took some getting used to once we arrived in the UK. Ha, definitely not a mistake we'd like to make especially with some of the rocky waters here in Scotland! (✿◠‿◠) ⚓-Monique

[@marekvids11]

Haha that took you 5 years to reply. :) I am from Scotland but now live in England and go sailing near Harwich

[@drakeParagon]

@@marekvids11 Heh, indeed it did. I'm going through our old videos and updating a bunch of information and thought I would answer a few of the older comments as a lark. At the time we were dealing with very little wifi and often just weren't able to answer comments in a timely manner. Hmmmm, 5 years...better late than never? (✿◠‿◠) Ah, I really do think that the western coast of Scotland is such a fantastic place to sail with a slew of interesting little anchorages and protected harbours. I'm afraid we haven't explored England at all (yet!), but we are hoping the spend a winter at St. Katharine Docks Marina in a year or two depending on how this whole pandemic goes. We shall see. Take care and fair winds to you. ⚓-Monique

[@marekvids11]

DrakeParagon thanks Monique. I’m sure things will get better soon. If you do sail down the east coast on your way to London please stop in at Shotley Marina which is where we keep our boat. All the best and enjoy Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😀

[@ClanOfStonemasons]

PS. Fair winds and safe travels on the next leg of your journey.

[@MarkxTube]

Your vids are getting better and better! Love all the little side infos and pictures you squeeze in. Had lots of storms here in Europe lately, have a good and safe trip! My boat finally gets a wet keel again next week!

[@drakeParagon]

We just had a hellacious sail from Kinsale to Baltimore. The winds had been higher for the past several days and we discovered the seas were still really rough when we got out there. Congrats on getting you boat back in the water and hope you have a great sailing season!

[@clutchcargo5151]

Drake and Mo, great video! Thanks and keep them coming!

[@lrichie5756]

One of your best episodes. :)

[@drakeParagon]

Rich Switlik Thanks for the feedback Rich!

[@SailingNervous]

Drake Paragon-- do you ever come and speak at a sail club, school. or marina on the Chesapeake? If so, please post it as i would love to hear you speak and tell of your experiences on the sea. Thanks for posting-

[@a7i20ci7y]

Fort Adams. Used to go sledding on a hill outside the fort when I was a kid.

[@MummiDidda]

Thank you for an other great video, i like the way you give us info on things that you pas by. Your music selection is also great, i am waiting for you arrival in Iceland being from there originally but now living in Denmark. Have a safe journey to the Faroe Island, lived there for 2 years... great people there and a descent beer there.

[@no8do]

What a fantastic video! Everyone is in harmony, lots of learning and lots of of scenery. Cant wait to get there on my own! NO8DO

[@Vsshooter]

You should be there when the tall ships come to visit. The harbor is chock a block full of boats and tall ships.

[@Ingmar]

I continue to be impressed by the kicking your windlass can take. What make and model is it? I imagine if it hasn't broken yet, it must be one hell of a well engineered windlass :)

[@billbye1432]

Yikes! mo remembers the "head injury script" otherwise great job Mo! you gotta love the dialog on this vlog ;-)

[@debraguarino1323]

Awesome!!!! Safe travels

[@gkarjala]

Great vid Drake, Mo. Thx.

[@SVSecondChance]

the best way i heard it put is the main sail is your power and the gib is your speed. in othe words the mail gives you the power to get going and crash through waves. it dose help point and balance as well.the jib is you speed top gear. but they both need to be trimmed jointly for balance... be safe on you trip and as all was far winds and calm seas...

[@chikken_soup]

27:10 Ingrid 38 it looks like, a William Atkins design

[@boatingscandinavia9120]

Safe journey and Clear skies Paragon! :-)

[@plstrom]

another great series, love your trip , love your boat and love your videos... congrats you have a great life . from Lisboa, Portugal, good luck to you and stay safe. you guys rock

[@drakeParagon]

plstrom Someday we hope to sail to Portugal!

[@robhindley3605]

That "lighthouse" on the way into Newport harbor was part of the estate that Kennedy used as a summer White House. Newport is where Kennedy and Jackie O got married.

[@drakeParagon]

Really? I didn't know that. Very cool to learn more of the history of this beautiful town. (✿◠‿◠) ⚓-Monique

[@kismetadventures]

Way to go Mo!!! :-)

[@Ilsabug1]

I am definitely sold on the Rocna anchor. How has it held up in your further travels? Also what is the proper name for the line organizer that is attached to your stays that you tie your halyards to?

[@Briantbear]

I've loved living my dreams on your boat. Don't be gone long.

[@alansailing1387]

Thanks for the great videos. Can you tell me why you have the red channel markers on the left and the green channel markers on the right when you are heading out of port? I thought they were that orientation for entering port.

[@Ingeanous]

Thanks for the continued effort putting up vids. If you can sail a dingy, you can sail a big boat! Dinghies respond in real time, big boat respond in 3/4 time. Cheers!

[@mavrk2369]

Cha Cha is currently on stands @ New England Boatworks in Portsmouth RI. The boat was auctioned off early last year for less than $10k (I think). Someone is working on her... Don't know who. I was driving through the yard the other day and saw her. I thought to myself, Man.... this is the boat Paragon had her crazy experience with. Sounds that boat was towed more than it was sailed.

[@crewguy3020]

awesome video. the is a roro a roll on roll off car shipment vessel

[@billbye1432]

drake i sure like your Paragon and Dinghy very good equipment!

[@mavrk2369]

Hi Drake it seems like you have a ton of solar. How many amp hrs is your bank. just curious. Do you have multiple banks?

[@wizardmix]

Nice long vid, I like!

[@johntchb]

can you not invert a funnel under where your chain gets stored so that gravity would have it lower in loops?just an idea though I am sure you have tried it.

[@lifeislikesailing]

I have heard good reviews about the anchor you have! I currently have a 35 lb CQR and my boat displacement is 10, 100 lbs. I have been considering an anchor like yours, but was curious what are your thoughts on the CQR?

[@drakeParagon]

Hi LifeisLikeSailing, I had a 45 lb CQR for 6 years on my Westsail 32, and then a 65 lb CQR on Paragon for the first few years and it was definitely more difficult to set than out 70lb Rocna. There were a couple of times when the CQR did drag in higher winds when the wind direction dramatically changed very quickly. The Rocna sets almost too fast regardless of anything and it has never dragged on us in any conditions. We are very happy with it.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks so much for the reply and the information! That makes my decision much easier to here your experiences and thoughts on the different anchors! :)

[@captainandthelady]

Ever think about going to see the fjords of of Norway?

[@drakeParagon]

Absolutely. I know that one way or another we will sail to Norway someday. We are actually debating whether to sail from Faroe to Norway, or from Faroe back to Ireland this late Summer. Someday I want to sail to Svalbard.

[@sailawaygirl15]

I will be in withdrawal while you two sail. :) Be safe and enjoy.

[@leeskinner7736]

Great video

[@GeezMuzick]

Great vids!

[@alphasxsignal]

Nice job on the video and music.

[@Bleemus]

To save wear and tear on your windlass use the engine to motor forward and break the anchor free. Will save you some time rebuilding a burnt out windlass motor. Don't ask me how I know.

[@collingtech1]

awesome

[@Vsshooter]

The fort is Fort Adams.

[@alphasxsignal]

Ha how many times did you move at the end:)

[@ozskipper]

Love your videos Drake. Hey, does that Starboard sheet winch need some grease? It sounds a bit "crunchy" .. Then again, it may just be my laptop has "crunchy" speakers lol :O)

[@drakeParagon]

ozskipper We had just rebuilt all of the winches before we left North Carolina. I heard Mark say that a loudly clicking winch is usually in good working order.

[@ozskipper]

DrakeParagon's Real Cruising Life Good to hear. I will definitely just blame it on my laptop speakers lol. Love your work. Keep it up :)

[@Vsshooter]

The house on the rock IS the PUMKIN!

[@adammac4381]

Up Anchor, just a short question, how come you do not put the engine in gear and creep up on the anchor to take the pressure load off the windlass,,,? Otherwise the windlass is dragging a heavy boat and tugging on an anchor,,,, just creeping up on it reduces the load by lots and lots of tons,,,, increasing your windlass life by years and years.

[@drakeParagon]

Adam Mac Not everything gets captured on film all the time. We use the engine to motor towards the anchor all the time so that the windlass doesn't have to work so hard. There have also been times when we've had to use the 85 hp engine in full throttle to get the anchor free (like in our Season 2 episode "Stuck" and "Free at Last"

[@drakeParagon]

Adam Mac Hi Adam, I think in this particular video the wind was so light and there was practically no current, and the depth wasn't that great so there wasn't really that much strain on the windlass. But thank you! Thanks to your feedback, I think the next time we film raising the anchor I'll make a point to show exactly how we motor towards the anchor to reduce the strain.

[@billbye1432]

that old boy bought that house on the rock for $ 3600 in 1960's and is on u-tube fyi wait till you see his "dinghy" on the house! (sorta like a cast iron bath tub!) lol

[@ricksonntag2166]

Saweeeeeet!!!

[@MisterUnicornFL]

"you can go ahead and have your brain injury"..... LOL

[@jinksto]

I think my favorite was "Snow? You know we're going to Greenland... right?"

[@DeepWater5453]

Is there any chance of getting Mo to do all that deck work in a red bikini?

[@mikejmardis]

She needs to drop the tide and be open to learning. Like not wrapping the solar wires in the line.

[@michaelcaton9358]

why would a town close? Does that mean it's not a real town?

[@cawfeedawg]

Is there a video #30 in season 2?

[@drakeParagon]

+Cawfee Dawg Hi Cawfee Dawg, Thanks for catching that. Yes, We combined episodes #29 and #30 into 1 video but didn't name it correctly. I just fixed it. Now it's named: Exploring Block Island | #29 | The Beauty of Driftwood | #30 | DrakeParagon Season 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZuphXWNib6grqs

[@cawfeedawg]

Great! So I didn't miss anything \o/ Thanks Drake.

[@melee401]

Capt. Drake and Commander Mo! When CVN 67 (Carrier JFK) gets to Newport the party is going to be something that will go down in seafarer legend. You do realize that don't you? hint hint ;)

[@Vsshooter]

Would you like to live on the "Pumpkin"?

[@fhangorn]

Seems like your anchor is working too well.

[@Thomas69383]

Great job Mo, it's nice to see Drake is letting you do something other than make sandwiches , just kidding .

[@alphasxsignal]

Taylor Swift house:)

[@powerelectronicsguyl306]

Drake-n-Moe; You managed yet another fantastic post. We all count the days until the next one. Casey Neistat kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJvLnKSVabyEjbc said it best: "Vlogging is like adopting a puppy -- They are really fun at first, and then become a tremendous responsibility". We all know if you don't feed and care for a puppy, then it will die (I sorta shed a tear for Mo's 39degree.blogspot.com dead puppy). Now that I'm an overwhelmed GoPro owner, I can only imagine that just videoing the circumnavigation of the globe must be a herculean task. It makes me wonder why you don't seek help from trusted volunteers with your even harder and time consuming task of editing and posting. I'll bet that some of your retired cruiser friends (maybe in Oriental) would jump at the chance to help you. Doing this might increase views and viewer support. Hope this helps. -- Jack, aka electricalpowerguy